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“The determining trait of the enterprising (or active, or aggressive) investor is his willingness to devote time and care to the selection of securities that are both sound and more attractive than the average.” quote by Benjamin Graham
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“The determining trait of the enterprising (or active, or aggressive) investor is his willingness to devote time and care to the selection of securities that are both sound and more attractive than the average.”

Benjamin Graham

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Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham, 1949

Successful investors invest time and care to choose securities that are sound and above average.

In simple terms: Investors should carefully pick better-than-average stocks.

Key Takeaway

Research and diligence pay off.

Themes

investment due diligence value investing

Mood

analytical focused

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • portfolio construction
  • stock selection
  • financial planning
  • wealth building

Key Concepts

risk assessment market analysis financial discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance research depth with time?
  • What criteria define “more attractive” securities?
A Different Perspective

Time constraints may limit deep analysis.

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